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No. 15,098 in Russian

покрывался

"Покрывался" means "was covered" in English.

In a sentence

  • В парке трава покрывалась росой каждое утро.

    In the park, the grass was covered with dew every morning.

    The verb 'покрывалась' (was covered) is used here in the past tense, imperfective aspect, indicating a repetitive action that occurred each morning in the past.

  • Стена покрывалась зеленым мхом, создавая атмосферу уюта.

    The wall was covered with green moss, creating a cozy atmosphere.

    The verb 'покрывалась' (was covered) in this sentence describes a process over time, emphasizing the gradual accumulation of moss.

  • Его лицо покрывалось краской всякий раз, когда он чувствовал смущение.

    His face would be covered in blush every time he felt embarrassed.

    In this sentence, 'покрывалось' (was covered) characterizes a recurring reaction to the emotional state of embarrassment.

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